Bettis Air Flyer Rescued After Mountain Ordeal
Lieut. Cyrus K. Bettis, missing aviator, was found in the Alleghenies near Bellefonte Pa after a crash, suffering a fractured jaw and leg but in stable condition. He crawled six miles with injuries before being aided by two drivers who brought him to hospital.
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Bellefonte
Trent
Cyrus K. Bettis
Here
Lewistown
Bellefonte Hospital
Lieut. Bettis
Bettis
Alleghenies
Hays
John Williams
Air Service
Willams
Washington
Army Air Service
Philadelphia
Selfridge Field
Mich
Murray Ridge Man Chosen to Judge Poultry Show
Eugene Sites of Murray Ridge has been appointed judge for the Sesani Centennial chicken show, the year’s largest poultry event, and will also judge at the Ohio State Fair. A recognized poultry expert, he previously served at the World’s Fair in Chicago, the St Louis Exposition, the San Francisco Exposition, and numerous state and national exhibits.
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Eugene Sites
Murray Ridge
Philadelphia
Sites
Chicago
St. Louis
Ccf
Rudy's Brother Seeks Funeral Delay for Valentino
In Paris on August 25 Alberto Guglielmo, Rudolph Valentino's brother, radioed a request to delay the actor's funeral until he can reach New York. He planned to join the White Star liner Homeby at Havre and said he was surprised by plans to hold the service Monday. He asked for two extra days to attend.
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Paris
Rudolph Valentino
New York
Alberto Guglielmo
Alberto
White Star Linner
Havre
Elyria Tax Distributions Detail Six Month Allocation
County Auditor Monroe Welty reports that 8168.45 was distributed to City Auditor Alex Schilleman as Elyria’s share of six month taxes for 1926. City operations received a July 13 advance of 30,000. Last six months allocations include 2,765.02 to general fund 20,545.87 to safety fund 4,585.51 to health fund 26,626.75 to service fund 7,023.13 to other municipal accounts 50,368.68 to sinking fund 25,849.20 to special sinking fund 1,187.79 to special assessment sidewalk account.
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Monroe Welty
Alex Schilleman
Elyti
Schilleman
Train collision kills two in Thoreau New Mexico
LATE NEWS BULLETINS Two people were killed and nine others injured at Thoreau New Mexico when a Santa Fe extra freight train hauling a workman’s bank car hit a hand car. Conductor J J Tucker of Gallup and Mrs Marion Hanson were instantly killed.
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Gallup
Thoreau
N. M
Santa Fe
J. J. Tucker
Marion Hanson
Renew Emergency Proclamation in Great Britain
In Edinburgh Scotland on August 25 the Privy Council met with King George at Palmeteral Castle to renew the national emergency proclamation caused by the ongoing coal strike.
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Great Britain
Edinburg
Scotland
Privy Council
George
Patmeral Castle
Deny Sheffield Will Quit Post
Washington reports a categorical denial that James K. Sheffield American ambassador to Mexico will resign or that any change is imminent in the administration’s Mexican policy. The denial followed a lengthy conference Sheffield had with Secretary Kellogg at the State Department today.
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Washington
James K. Sheffield
Mexico
State Department
Sheffield
Four Men Killed in Bridgeport Auto Crash
Four local men were killed and two others critically injured in an automobile crash in Bridgeport Connecticut early today. One man died at the scene and another was dying in hospital, with two others in critical condition.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Song writer Borlin to stay in Alexandria Bay
Irving Borlin and his wife Elin Mackay will remain in Alexandria Bay, New York, at least until September 1, as announced. The report notes Charles Belerwin left his estate valued at 66,000 dollars for the care of his five dogs and their future offspring.
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Berein
Alexandria Bay
N.Y
Irving Borlin
Elin Mackay, Dlan
Belfast
Charles Belerwin
Bank blast in Pittsburgh kills two injures forty
A foreign bomb carrier triggered the Farmers' Deposit National Bank explosion in Pittsburgh. Two people died and about forty were injured, including Officer Ortmann who died soon after. Police seek suspect by fragments and belt buckle as building damage nears $140,000. bank resumes operations.
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Pittsburgh
Farmers’ Deposit National Bank
George C. Ortmann
Polley Lient
Peter Connors
Rives
Jwhiel
Wrrcker
Coll
Harvard Pays Tribute To Dr. Chariss Eliot
Harvard University and others paid tribute to Chariss W. Eliot former president emeritus at a funeral in Appleton Chapel. Family and university representatives attended. The service included organ music by Archibald T. Davidson and pallbearers were Eliot’s grandsons. Private burial followed at Mt. Auburn Cemetery.
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Cambridge
Mass
Harvard University
Chariss W. Eliot
Appleton Chapel
University
Ethe Re . Cardon
Nias Eervies
Archibald T. Davidson
A. Tawrene
Charles Fy Gnahies
John
Henry Pe Walcatt
Elor
Tanily
Mt. Auburn
Lowell Nrlluwater Fellows
Lorain Plans Bridge Campaign Meeting Next Tuesday
Lorain officials and county commissioners will attend a meeting next Tuesday night called by the Lorain Chamber of Commerce. Wenzel P. Brown, project engineer, will explain the proposed Fourteenth Street bridge and its cost. A bond issue authorization will be presented to voters in November.
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Lorain, Ang
la Inquitio
Lorain
Interstate Commerce Commission backs rail rate rise on Gulf imports
The InterState Commerce Commission today approved the railroads plan to raise freight rates on imported iron and steel articles moved in carloads from New Orleans and other Gulf ports, excluding Texas, with the charge applying to lines east of the Mississippi River.
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Washington
InterState Commerce Commission
Orleans
Gulf Ports
Texas
Mississippi River
Valentino In State As Thousands Pay Tribute In New York
Ten thousand plus gathered in line for Rudolph Valentino's viewing at Campbell's funeral church on Broadway. A steady stream moved by the casket at about ninety seconds per pass, with an orderly, reverent crowd and no repeated incidents.
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New York
Tormes
Ia Campbell
Yiordway
Rudolph Valentino
$100,000 damage suit filed over fatal railroad accident
Pearl Ross administra trix of William E. Ross sues the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for 100000 dollars in Lorain County Court of Common Pleas. The suit follows a prior petition dismissed. the death occurred when Ross was struck and dragged after a yard accident on April 39. Alleged railroad rubbish accumulation caused the fatal incident和.
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Court of Common Pleas
Pearl Ross
Elyria
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
William E. Ross
Willian Ross
Lorain
Ile
Papers From Safe Found Near Lorain Creek
Papers of J F P Reagan including stocks bonds insurance policies and a will were found in an old auto casing floating in Calhoun Beach creek near Rocky River. Detectives Beatty and Reagan recovered the soaked documents and hope to read them once dried. Police patrols with riot guns were increased to curb what authorities deem an organized gang beltie activity.
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Lorain
J. FP
Reagan
Calhoun Beach
Rocky River
David Beatty
Hindu hailed as Messiah arrives in New York
The Majestic brings Jidda Krishnamurti to the United States amid grandees and followers, including many Theosophists, who await a grand reception in Gravesend Bay. Annie Besant, his mentor and guardian, accompanies him as thousands gather in expectation of a new spiritual leader.
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New York
Majestic
Jidda Krishnamurti
Alessianh
Fas
Gravesend Bay
Tundoo
Annie Besant
Messiah
Lorain Auditor Receives Final Year Funds in Settlement
Lorain on August 25 reports city auditor M. H. Welty received 398 465 80 as the final annual settlement, marking the last city funds from the county this year. The amount is about 35 000 less than the first-half disbursement, with city operating expenses for the period estimated at 253 118 53. After debts are paid, only a small balance remains, and A M Pollock warns department heads to cut expenditures to the bone.
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Lorain
M. H. Welty
A. M. Pollock
Action Takes Case to Federal Court Three Men Named
A $100000 damage suit was filed in federal court in Cleveland Ohio on behalf of Florence F E Mellett of Indianapolis widow of Don R Mellett Canton publisher slain. Plaintiffs allege conspiracy to kill her husband naming Louis Mazer Ben Rudner and Patrick McDermott. Mazer is jailed on murder and conspiracy warrants. Rudner and McDermott are linked to the murder probe. The case was brought by Joseph Roach Chicago investigator and Francis W Poulson attorney for Mrs. Mellett. The article notes Thadner mentioned in connection with the Motlett murder investigation and that McDermott is sought as a key man. Continued on Page 2.
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Cleveland, O
Florence FE. Mellett
Indianapolis
Don R. Mellett
Canton
Joseph R. Roach
Chicago
Mellett
Francis W. Poulson
Louis Mazer
Auton
Ben Rudner
Massilon, O
Patrick McDermott
Mazer
Thadner
Motlett
McDermott
Sg Thesult
North Olmsted man fined for driving while intoxicated
Henry Stark of North Olmsted was fined 54 dollars and costs in police court this morning for driving a car while intoxicated. Arrested last night, he was accompanied by his five year old daughter who was taken back to North Olmsted by the squad. Stark claimed he had obtained the liquor in Lorain.
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Henry Stark
North Olmsted
Stary
Lorain
Ohio Republicans Adopt Platform in Columbus
Aug 25 pledge of economy in government and strict law enforcement open the Ohio GOP platform adopted unanimously at the state convention in Columbus. It calls for abolition of nonessential state jobs, avoids direct stance on the 18th Amendment or Volstead Act, and promises to follow voters on the primary election issue next November. The plank list urges tax reform, waste elimination, honest management, and proper care for inmates and women prisoners while warning against unnecessary state expenditures.
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Columbus
Ohio
Republican Party
Buckeye
Teople
Syrian rebels open campaign against French in Syria
In Beirut Syria on August 25 rebels led by Sultan Atrash declared a new revolt against the French protectorate. Atrash called to arms Syrian tribesmen over twenty to join the uprising, signaling widespread ramifications for the region.
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Tulle
Beirut
Syria
Syeo
PLE Aestectorate
Sultan Atrash
Bribery Element Emerges in Hall Mills Murder Probe
Somerville reports a new bribery angle in the Hall Mills case as Hen Bellsere Carpender and Wilkie Stevens face bail hearings. An informant claims money was offered to affidavits witnesses to recant statements, with officials vowing perjury and obstruction prosecutions. Special Investigator Senator Alexander Simpson refrains from comment amid ongoing inquiry. Continued on Page 2.
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Summerville
Hen Bellsere Carpender
Wilkie Stevens
Edward W Hall
Eleanor Mills
Parker
Mexander Simpson
Thet
Underwood
Witner
Alexander Simpson
Edward W. Hall
Eleanor R. Mills
Simpson
Detroit Woman Crashes On Bridge Collision Injures Rider
Mrs Florence Mitten of Detroit sustained facial injuries when a car driven by Mrs A Hampton of 1450 Chalmers Street lost control on a bridge over the New York Central tracks along Telegraph Road west of the city. Police say Hampton tried to pass a car driven by L H Eckenfeld on the bridge, became confused, and drove into the side, throwing Mitton against the windshield. She was taken to Elyria Memorial Hospital with injuries described as severe.
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Florence Mitten
la 28Th Street
Detroit
Mich
Wan
A. Hampton
Chalmers Street
New York Central
Telegraph Rownd
Hampton
Nash
L. H. Eckenfeld
Mellett Case D Probed By Grand Jury
Canton publisher Dot R. Mellett murder probe opens with unprecedented secrecy. Grand jury restrictions drawn by Judge A W Agler aim to shield witnesses from intimidation and embarrassment as coroner, Ora Slater, and Chicago investigator Joseph R Roach are called as witnesses in a case that may hinge on underworld activity behind courtroom doors.
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Agler
Spica
McClintock
Meleth
Ora Slater
Cincinnati
Slater
Joseph R. Roach
Chicago
Grand Jury
Gieceral H. H. Griswold
Enrollment rise eyed for Elvia public schools in September
Indications point to about one hundred new students entering Elvia public schools when classes begin in September. Most will move into the high school from outlying districts. The exact effect awaits a full check after schools reopen. One to possibly two new teachers may be added to handle the increased attendance. The Washington building will house only eighth graders this year as seventh graders return to their districts. Existing students plus an additional 148 eighth graders are slated for Washington this fall.
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Elvvia
Sunt. RC. Mastan
Board of Education
Washington
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